Job Title: Finance Controller – US GAAP
Company: Techwise Digital Private Ltd
Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid/In office as per company policy)
Department: Finance & Corporate Controllership
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / VP of Finance
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Job Purpose
Techwise Digital Private Ltd is seeking a seasoned, technical, and results-driven Finance Controller (US GAAP) to oversee our accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance framework. Based out of our Bangalore office, this critical leadership role requires a high degree of technical mastery in US GAAP, internal controls, and global entity consolidation. The ideal candidate will establish scalable financial infrastructure, optimize the month-end close process, ensure seamless audit readiness, and transform financial data into strategic insights for the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
1. US GAAP Accounting & Financial Reporting
* Financial Statement Preparation: Lead the preparation, review, and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements (P&L;, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) strictly adhering to US GAAP standards.
- Technical Accounting Research: Act as the internal subject matter expert on complex US GAAP topics, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and intercompany cross-charges. Write and maintain formal technical accounting memos.
- Consolidation & Foreign Exchange: Oversee multi-currency consolidations, intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing, and foreign currency translations/remeasurements.
2. Operations & Month-End Close Management
* Close Cycle Optimization: Manage and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while maintaining a high standard of precision.
- General Ledger & Sub-ledger Accuracy: Oversee all accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), fixed assets, inventory accounting, payroll, and cash management functions.
- Review & Verification:
Perform deep-dive reviews of the Trial Balance, general ledger reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and accounting provisions.
3. Audit, Internal Controls & Compliance
* Audit Ownership: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, managing the PBC (Prepared by Client) lists, resolving inquiries, and ensuring an efficient audit window.
- Internal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Taxation Cooperation: Collaborate with external tax advisors to manage global tax filings, including US federal/state corporate taxes, sales tax, franchise tax, and estimated tax schedules.
4. Financial Systems & Business Advisory
* System Implementations: Maintain and continually improve the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP) to automate workflows and optimize inventory-to-asset or billing integrations.
- Variance Analysis & Reporting: Provide meaningful variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) and prepare accurate management information systems (MIS) for executive leadership.
Key Qualifications & Requirements
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional Certifications: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) with definitive US GAAP working expertise is required.
- Experience: 5 to 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial controllership experience, ideally beginning in a Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm followed by corporate controllership roles.
- Technical Mastery: Deep, up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP standards and regulations (SEC reporting experience is a major plus).
- Software Competency: Advanced proficiency in Tier 1 or Tier 2 ERP software (NetSuite, Dynamics 365, SAP) and highly advanced Excel capabilities.
- Skills: Excellent leadership qualities, sharp analytical problem-solving skills, and the communication clarity needed to explain complex technical accounting matters to stakeholders.
📌 US GAAP - Finance Controller (Bengaluru)
🏢 TechWise Digital
📍 Bengaluru